2016 Map of Christmas Mountains

About this map

Christmas Mountains dominate this Brewster County landscape, where deep canyons and high desert peaks converge at the northern edge of Big Bend National Park. The survey illustrates a complex network of ranch roads and remote drainage systems, such as Tornillo Cr and Bens Hole Cr, that define the local hydrology. Local aviation and ranching interests are centered around the Terlingua Ranch Airport, situated near Whitehouse Mtn. This high-altitude terrain is marked by significant elevations like W Corazon Peak and Paisano Peak, while scattered water sources including Big Corazones Spring and Christmas Wells Tank highlight the essential infrastructure for life in this arid region. The map captures the transition between private ranch lands and protected wilderness in the Hidden Valley area.